Spend less time moving sheets
Cyclops vs Bystronic
Bystronic belongs on your list when sheet handling is part of your cutting plan. It lists ByStar Fiber lasers, tube cutting and ByTower, ByTrans Cross and BySort automation.
Compare the flow from stored sheet to finished parts. Cyclops Laser pairs cutting choices with TOWER storage and LIFT sheet loaders. TITAN shuttle tables keep the next sheet ready, while COLOSSUS gives you a large plate format up to 60 kW.
Side by side
Bystronic vs Cyclops
What each brand lists on its own website, read on November 2, 2026. Specs change, so check the sources below before you buy.
| Bystronic | Cyclops | |
|---|---|---|
| US contact | Bystronic Inc., Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Call or WhatsApp (847) 987-3762. An engineer replies personally. |
| Top sheet laser power listed | 30 kW (ByStar Fiber) | 60 kW (COLOSSUS) |
| Tube cutting | Tube laser cutting line | 6 tube series, 1.5-20 kW, with 2, 3 or 4 chucks |
| Automation | ByTower storage, ByTrans Cross load and unload, BySort | TOWER storage, LIFT sheet loaders, FEED tube loaders, COIL LINE, FACTORY LINE |
Fair is fair
When Bystronic may fit
- You want storage, loading and sorting options. Bystronic lists ByTower, ByTrans Cross and BySort.
- You have both sheet and tube work to review. Bystronic lists ByStar Fiber and a tube laser cutting line.
- You want a named contact location. Bystronic Inc. is listed in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Why shops choose Cyclops
Put less time into sheet handling
TOWER links sheet storage with loading and unloading. Vertical storage keeps stock beside the laser while using less floor space.
Bring larger plate work in-house
COLOSSUS offers 6-60 kW for large plate. Its separate ground rails carry the gantry to help limit vibration at the plate.
Plan more work with one brand
Cyclops offers sheet and tube cutting, welding, cleaning and automation. An engineer replies personally to discuss the work you want to bring in-house.
Know what ships with your machine
Every machine runs a 72-hour run-in and a 12-hour cutting test before it ships. Manuals, wiring diagrams and cut tables come with it.
Machines to look at
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Enclosed fiber laser cutter with shuttle table
TITAN
More cutting. Less waiting on the next sheet.
- Power
- 1.5-40 kW
- Accuracy
- 0.03 mm
- Speed
- 120 m/min
- Accel.
- 1.5 G
Sheet storage tower with load and unload
TOWER
Store up. Keep sheets moving. Make room for more work.
- Shelves
- 6 / 8 / 10
- Shelf load
- 3-5 t
- Sheet
- up to 6 × 2.5 m
- Thickness
- 0.8-25 mm
Ground-rail large-format plate cutter
COLOSSUS
Go after the plate jobs that outgrow other tables.
- Power
- 6-60 kW
- Length
- 12-20 m
- Width
- up to 4 m
- Speed
- 80 m/min
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Is Cyclops a good Bystronic alternative?+
Cyclops is worth comparing if you want to plan cutting and sheet handling together. TITAN has shuttle tables, TOWER adds storage with loading and unloading, and COLOSSUS handles large plate. Match the layout to your stock flow and part mix.
How does Cyclops power compare with Bystronic?+
The listed Bystronic ByStar Fiber reaches 30 kW. Cyclops TITAN offers 1.5-40 kW, and COLOSSUS offers 6-60 kW. Review the bed size, material, thickness and loading setup for the models that fit your work.
What should I compare when choosing between Bystronic and Cyclops?+
Map how sheets move from storage to cutting and unloading. Compare the machine bed, power, stock sizes and handling equipment for that flow. Cyclops engineers can help with installation and training. An engineer replies personally when you call or WhatsApp (847) 987-3762.
What warranty does Cyclops offer?+
Cyclops offers 3 years on lasers above 12 kW and 2 years at 12 kW and below.
Put both quotes on the table
Tell us what you cut and how much. An engineer replies personally with the build that fits.
Sources for Bystronic facts
Bystronic is a trademark of its owner. Cyclops Laser is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bystronic. Facts were read from Bystronic's public pages on November 2, 2026. Cyclops specs come from our machine pages.